Senior Planner – Shape Growth with Plan X & Hybrid Work

Borough of Lambeth; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Greater London is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Development Management team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The role involves negotiating development outcomes, assisting with planning applications, and integrating both existing and future planning systems. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning, extensive planning application experience, and a passion for service improvement. The position offers competitive compensation and promotes a flexible, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Significant experience in dealing with planning application caseloads including major/complex applications.
• Experience providing advice to Councillors and public on planning matters.
• Track record in service improvement and business processes refinement.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate development outcomes in a positive manner.
• Present applications to the Planning Applications Committee.
• Support pre-applications and planning applications.
• Collaborate effectively with the Digital Innovation team.

Skills

Knowledge of planning legislation

Effective communication

Experience in development management

Ability to work collaboratively

User centred design

Education

RTPI-recognised degree in Town Planning or equivalent

Tools

Uniform/Idox

Plan X

Job description

A local government council in Greater London is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Development Management team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The role involves negotiating development outcomes, assisting with planning applications, and integrating both existing and future planning systems. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning, extensive planning application experience, and a passion for service improvement. The position offers competitive compensation and promotes a flexible, inclusive work environment.